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Is populism a disease? Or a cure?
News, John Lloyd, Published on 29/10/2018
» Populist nationalism is here to stay. Many still believe it a phase which, like surliness in adolescence, will pass and be succeeded by orderly, thoughtful maturity. But they will find that the political world, already changed, will disappoint them. Liberalism, however defined, is not politics' default position: mainstream politicians are in a fight ring facing young contenders buoyed by a string of victories.
In times of trouble, Meghan radicalises the royals
News, John Lloyd, Published on 21/05/2018
» In at least one thing, in its present time of troubles, the United Kingdom remains pre-eminent. At 92, Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-serving head in the world, both of a state and a royal family whose magnificence and capacity for display easily tops anything else in the West. Though far outranked in wealth by the Sultan of Brunei, 71, and in both wealth and power by King Salman of Saudi Arabia, 82, she has a firm base of popularity. Good for her; a problem for her successors.
What Merkel's political troubles mean for the EU
News, John Lloyd, Published on 27/11/2017
» Want to be pessimistic about Europe? Let me count you the ways.
Neglect of rising threats likely to leave toxic legacy
News, John Lloyd, Published on 16/10/2017
» Among many of us in the generations that have done well out of the post-World War Two period, there's now a feeling of guilt -- as there should be.
The dire mess Britain finds itself in
News, John Lloyd, Published on 26/09/2017
» British politics are a terrible mess. But don't blame populism, however that's defined. If anything, blame democracy -- however that's organised.
France finds it tough to rid itself of political corruption
News, John Lloyd, Published on 09/03/2017
» Political corruption in France is common, and usually -- if the politician is at or near the top of the political game -- unpunished by law. Yet the 2017 presidential election may mark something of a revolt against a semi-aristocratic disdain for the public whose tax euros have long been plundered for private or party use.